Two people were killed and at least 45 injured after a boiler blast at a factory in Dombivli, Maharashtra, on May 23.

The explosion occurred at the Amber Chemical Company factory and firefighter crews were on site. They managed to rescue eight people so far.

At least two were killed and 45 severely injured after a major fire broke out in the industrial area of Dombivli after a boiler blasted at the Amber Chemical Company on Thursday. Huge plumes of smoke were seen as the sound of the explosion reportedly reached as far as 3km away from the blast site.
Massive fire in Dombivli after boiler blast in factory: 2 dead, 45 injured . Building glass shattered 1 km away from the explosion area
The workers of the factory were immediately taken out while there was no report of any casualty. The fire spread to nearby factories and the entire area is being evacuated.

Yasin Tadvi, chief of the disaster management cell of the Thane civic body, informed that the explosion ripped through the chemicals factory around 1.40 pm.

Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said eight people, who were trapped on the premises, have been rescued.

“Arrangements have been made to treat the injured and more ambulances have been kept ready. I have discussed with the Thane collector and they are also reaching the spot... Teams of NDRF, TDRF, and fire brigade have been called,” he said on X. “I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he added.



Massive fire in Dombivli after boiler blast in factory: 2 dead, 45 injured . Building glass shattered 1 km away from the explosion area